Discovering the Law

Is an educational public access television program, with the purpose of educating and informing the public about the law and other various legal issues in Massachusetts. The program is conducted through a series of interviews of prominent legal figures.

Chief Justice Ordonez talks about the overall structure of the trial
court and about the types of cases the Probate and Family Court
Handle. Chief Justices gives us practical tips to navigate the
Probate and Family Court in a nutshell.

Honorable Justice Paul Chernoff is a prolific writer and scholar. He
talks about his second book written specifically to impart valuable
lessons to all attorneys. His book is titled: “Lessons for my
grandchildren”

Attorney Mitch Ross is on the Board of Directors of the Frank J. Murray Inn of Court.
Attorney Mitch Ross tells us about the American and British Inns of Court. Attorney Ross also discusses the benefits of belonging to the Frank J. Murray Inn of Court.

Sheila Hubbard is the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association. In this interview we talk about the services that are provided by the Volunteer Lawyers Project, who is eligible to receive these services and how a person access free legal services.

Attorney Len Kesten discusses the legal system and the intricacies of the MA Department of Corrections, its organization and its various programs. Attorney Len Kesten also touches upon school liability and civil rights issues.

Judge Paul troy discusses various ways of solving legal conflicts through arbitration and mediation. In this episode we learn about civil and criminal cases. Judge Troy also discusses a Lawyers “Path to the Bench”.